True False

Question

Civil suits involve offenses against society as a whole, prosecuted by the government, with defendants presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The 4th Amendment safeguards us from unreasonable searches and seizures, while the 5th Amendment guarantees protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

Incarceration is when a defendant is sentenced to time in jail or prison.

Misdemeanors are serious offenses punishable by imprisonment for one year or more, often involving violence or significant harm to society.

Answer 1

1. False - Civil suits do not involve offenses against society as a whole; they generally involve private disputes between individuals or entities. Criminal cases are prosecuted by the government, while in civil cases, the plaintiff brings the suit. Defendants in civil cases are not presumed innocent in the same way as in criminal cases.

2. True - The 4th Amendment does protect against unreasonable searches and seizures, and the 5th Amendment provides protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

3. True - Incarceration refers to being confined in jail or prison as a result of a conviction.

4. False - Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies and are generally punishable by less than one year of imprisonment, often involving less significant harm or violence compared to felonies.